------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Journal, The year is 1919. Exactly one decade ago, I returned to India from South Africa to find my native people once again being mistreated under the British rule. As of March, India has to follow the standards of the Rowlatt Act. Any person can be imprisoned even if they are merely suspected to be terrorists, and all media can be censored if the British don’t find it appropriate. Innocent people can be jailed without even being tried in court. Mainly, the British government felt as though, that, like harsh feelings towards World War I, an act like this would help keep the negative feelings in check. India is in an uproar. I, too, feel these laws aren't fair to us. Men of this land should have the equal right to protest calmly if we feel necessary, without the fear of being silenced by our own government. Surely, this act was placed upon India to test or prepare us for something they plan to send our way. -Mohandas Gandhi ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Journal, Over the years, while working in South Africa as well as here in India, I have acquired many followers of my “civil disobedience”. I call it Satyagraha, or “truth force”. My followers and I plan to resist in two different ways, first with a march followed by a strike. Men by the hundreds will march through the streets of Delhi. All of our businesses will be closed and we will fast, and, in doing so, the British will see our distaste for their new act. The entire event will be completed entirely nonviolent, calm, and peaceful. My beloved wife, Katsurba, supports me on this endeavor and I feel that the rest of India will follow. We will not stand to be forced into silence by Britain for any longer. -Mohandas Gandhi ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Journal, I am fearful to say that our ideas did not go as planned. In Punjab, riots broke out. I do not support or tolerate violence of any kind, forcing me to call off my own peaceful protesting. Even with this unexpected twist, what did turn out right seemed to have made an impact. Then individuals that marched in the streets spoke emotionally on their beliefs and the businesses closing caught the British off-guard. However, I am fearful that this act will land me in jail. It is well-known that I was the leader, and I have seen many of my followers arrested and thrown in jail for as many as two years. Knowing that I led them may land me in jail for even longer than these. I hope that Britain will consider this attempt as a message to them rather than overlooking it to arrest another victim. -Mohandas Gandhi
My fears have come true. The British have arrested me and thrown me in jail, with no trial, for a sentence of almost three years. Although unpleasant, I will not back from my ideas and beliefs, no matter what punishment is to follow. This is only a minor setback in my goal for Indian independence and with a country supporting me, I feel as though eventually we will shake ourselves from Britain’s control. Even though I did become imprisoned, this effort was well worth it. I feel nothing for the fame, but I care deeply for the cause I am advertising and I hope for it to see success. Jail won’t stop me; when I return I will back, protesting a cause I truly believe in.
The year is 1919. Exactly one decade ago, I returned to India from South Africa to find my native people once again being mistreated under the British rule. As of March, India has to follow the standards of the Rowlatt Act. Any person can be imprisoned even if they are merely suspected to be terrorists, and all media can be censored if the British don’t find it appropriate. Innocent people can be jailed without even being tried in court. Mainly, the British government felt as though, that, like harsh feelings towards World War I, an act like this would help keep the negative feelings in check. India is in an uproar. I, too, feel these laws aren't fair to us. Men of this land should have the equal right to protest calmly if we feel necessary, without the fear of being silenced by our own government. Surely, this act was placed upon India to test or prepare us for something they plan to send our way.
-Mohandas Gandhi ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Journal,
Over the years, while working in South Africa as well as here in India, I have acquired many followers of my “civil disobedience”. I call it Satyagraha, or “truth force”. My followers and I plan to resist in two different ways, first with a march followed by a strike. Men by the hundreds will march through the streets of Delhi. All of our businesses will be closed and we will fast, and, in doing so, the British will see our distaste for their new act. The entire event will be completed entirely nonviolent, calm, and peaceful. My beloved wife, Katsurba, supports me on this endeavor and I feel that the rest of India will follow. We will not stand to be forced into silence by Britain for any longer.
-Mohandas Gandhi ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Journal,
I am fearful to say that our ideas did not go as planned. In Punjab, riots broke out. I do not support or tolerate violence of any kind, forcing me to call off my own peaceful protesting. Even with this unexpected twist, what did turn out right seemed to have made an impact. Then individuals that marched in the streets spoke emotionally on their beliefs and the businesses closing caught the British off-guard. However, I am fearful that this act will land me in jail. It is well-known that I was the leader, and I have seen many of my followers arrested and thrown in jail for as many as two years. Knowing that I led them may land me in jail for even longer than these. I hope that Britain will consider this attempt as a message to them rather than overlooking it to arrest another victim.
-Mohandas Gandhi
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Dear Journal,
My fears have come true. The British have arrested me and thrown me in jail, with no trial, for a sentence of almost three years. Although unpleasant, I will not back from my ideas and beliefs, no matter what punishment is to follow. This is only a minor setback in my goal for Indian independence and with a country supporting me, I feel as though eventually we will shake ourselves from Britain’s control. Even though I did become imprisoned, this effort was well worth it. I feel nothing for the fame, but I care deeply for the cause I am advertising and I hope for it to see success. Jail won’t stop me; when I return I will back, protesting a cause I truly believe in.
-Mohandas Gandhi
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